Custom build vs alienware

[Creek96]

Ok so I will be playing minecraft skyrim day z outlast and rust on the pc my budget is 1700$ and I want a lot of fps and a good desktop computer that will last at least 4 years what should I do build one or get a alienware aurora? I won't be doing anything else besides gaming on it. And also I would like to have i7 but if the i5 is better then what ever. If u choice build one leave a list for the best budget please

 

[USAFRet]

Build vs Alienware. That's pretty much of a no-brainer.

See this and answer all the questions:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/353572-31-build-upgrade-advice

 

[bluehowell]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Hj8h
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Hj8h/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Hj8h/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($81.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($121.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($146.93 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($679.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit - OEM (64-bit) ($99.98 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1685.83
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-25 10:40 EST-0500)

 

[TheMohammadmo]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master V8 69.7 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler ($54.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($145.97 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($81.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.67 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($699.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Trooper ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.98 @ Best Buy)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1693.52
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-25 12:52 EST-0500)


I actually included a cpu cooler, better case, better psu, and its just 20 dollars more than your build.